Spook-tacular celebrations

Shoreline

Hamlin Halloween Haunt: 6-8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, Shoreline Parks &Rec hosts this annual night of spooky songs and tales around the campfire, hayrides, “candy-in-the-haystack” game, and face painting in forested Hamlin Park, 16006 15th Ave. NE. Dress warmly; bring flashlight, roasting stick for marshmallows. Free admission. Info: 206-418-3383.

Richmond Beach Halloween Carnival: 3-7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, food, games &prizes, inflatables, a haunted house and a pumpkin-growing contest at Syre Elementary School, 19545 12th Ave. NW, Shoreline. Volunteer info: Sherry Ashleman, 206-542-9147.

Halloween Story Time: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, “happy” Halloween stories, songs and activities; costumes welcome. For ages 3-6, younger children welcome with an adult. At Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St. Info: 206-362-7550.

Scary Stories for Brave Listeners: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 30, local storytellers tell frightening, yucky, and true tales of ghosts and hauntings, followed by a “Scary Stories Open Mic.” OPEN MIC. Refreshments served. At Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave. NW, Shoreline. Info: 206-546-3522.

Happy Pumpkins Family Story Time: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, non-scary stories, songs and poems for little spooks. Costumes welcome. At Richmond Beach Library, 19601 21st Ave. NW, Shoreline. Info: 206-546-3522.

Edmonds

Fairbank “Hands On” Animal &Pumpkin Farm: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays &Sundays, through Oct. 28: Farm animals for petting and feeding, vegetable garden, Hidden Bear Trail and Pumpkin Land. Harvest time theme; nothing scary; lots of baby animals. Admission: $2.50 per person. Pumpkins $1 &up, gourds 50 cents &up. School groups by reservation weekdays. 15308 52nd Ave. W. Edmonds (north Lynnwood area). Info: 425-743-3694.

“The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”: 8 p.m. Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sundays, through Oct. 28: After two years of sellout crowds, Alternative Stages returns Kathryn Schulz Miller’s dramatization of Washington Irving’s spooky classic story to the stage of the Wade James Theatre, 950 Main St., Edmonds. Tickets: $10 for the show and dessert buffet, available by calling 425-774-9600.

Halloween Tales: 4 p.m. &5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, not-too-scary stories of ghouls, ghosts, and goblins. Lots of audience participation, music, and special effects. At Edmonds Public Library, 650 Main St., Edmonds. Info: 425-771-0228.

Mountlake Terrace

Halloween Party: 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, spooky stories, craft activities and treats, for preschool-5th graders. Wear a costume for a parade through the library and win prizes. At Mountlake Terrace Library, 23300 58th Ave. W. Info: 425-776-8722.

2nd Annual Costume Ball: 3-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, Mountlake Terrace Dance Company hosts this event featuring snacks, music, games, crafts, a Go-Fish Tank and fortune telling, in the gym at Terrace Park Elementary, 5409 228th St. S.W. in Mountlake Terrace. Admission: $5 per person, $10 for families; $2 for commemorative photos. Proceeds benefit the school’s scholarship fund. Info: Kristina Dillard, 425-640-3107.

Brier

Halloween Party Spooktacular: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, costume contest, scary stories, scary songs and scary dances. At Brier Library, 23303 Brier Rd. Info: 425-483-0888.

Lake Forest Park

Fall Fun Festival: 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, this annual event for grade school children features games and prizes, at Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church, 17440 Brookside Blvd. NE., Lake Forest Park. Costumes optional. First 20 tickets are free; additional tickets 25 cents each. Info: 206-364-2712.

Community Halloween Party: 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, Third Place Commons hosts annual event beginning at 5 p.m. with face-painting by Shorecrest students. Party officially starts at 6 p.m. with games, treats, Monster Makeovers, a parade and more, at Third Place Commons at Lake Forest Park Towne Centre, 17171 Bothell Way NE. Info: 206-366-3302.

Lynnwood

Wight’s Kids Halloween Party: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 27, Games, prizes, refreshments a costume contest with 8 age groups at 11:30 a.m., a penny hunt, coloring contest, Halloween photos for $1 with Jackie O’Lantern. Free admission. At Wight’s Home &Garden, 50th &196th St. SW, Lynnwood. Info: 425-775-3636.

Pumpkin Sculpting: 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 27, learn to carve unusual, 3-D, contest-winning pumpkins from a national award winning pumpkin sculptor, and how to keep your pumpkin fresh for Halloween. For ages 15-adult. Cost: $28/$26. Register: Lynnwood Parks &Rec, 425-771-4030.

Halloween Party: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, stories, tricks, and treats. Costumes welcome. For children ages 5 &up. At Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave. W. Info: 425-778-2148.

Mill Creek

“Trunk or Treat”: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, Mill Creek Parks &Rec hosts this annual event at Mill Creek City Hall, 15728 Main St., with trick-or-treating, arts &crafts, inflatables, games, face painting, and refreshments. For children ages 12 &under. Bring a can of food to donate. Info: 425-745-1891.

“Trunk or Treat”: 6-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 28, Gold Creek Community Church, 4326 148th St. SE, Mill Creek, hosts this event where families can bring their cars and SUVs to decorate the trunk and pass out candy. Inflatables, food, live entertainment and prizes. Info: 425-316-3333.

Bothell

Country Village Safe Halloween: 4-6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 31, children under age 12 can dress in costume, collect treats from merchants and view scarecrows and pumpkins, at Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Hwy., Bothell. Info: 425-483-2250.

North Seattle

Fright Night Halloween Party &Trick-or-Treat Walk: 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26, families can pick up a treat bag and map at the North Seattle Family Center, 3200 NE 125th Street, Suite 2, for Trick-or-Treating at local businesses, then visit the Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave. NE, Seattle, for games, food, crafts, costume contest, prizes and a haunted house. Cost: Free; optional donation of $10 per family is welcome. Info: 206-364-7930.